Q&A with Leyla | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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Leyla Weighs In: Balancing Budget and Nutrition

October 30, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q&A with Leyla: Total Knee Replacement

October 29, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Exercise training for bone health; I have chronic insomnia, and my doctor told me to avoid any supplements due to my pacemaker"; What supplements do you recommend for recovery from a total knee replacement? I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, how can I prevent this? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Helpful Nutrition for Cancer

October 22, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis and treatment; Helpful nutrition for cancer; Increasing LDL but Zero calcium score, what does it mean? Does past candida mean you can't take a supplement that contains baker's yeast? Alleviating spinal stenosis; Creatine for increasing muscle strength; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Getting Back to Sleep After Late Night Bathroom Break

October 15, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Folic acid vs. methylfolate; "What do I take to get back to sleep when I wake at 2 AM to go to the bathroom?" Is DHEA safe despite family history of breast and uterine cancers? Stomach and bowel upset after completing a round of antibiotics 2 months ago; "I have IBS, but my doctor confirmed no gluten sensitivity, so why do I have symptoms when I eat wheat?" And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Restless Legs Syndrome

October 8, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Folic acid-fortified foods and cancer; Why are calcium and strontium often combined in some supplements when they're supposed to be taken separately? The benefits of Pycnogenol in lipedema; What can I do about my restless legs syndrome? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Detoxing Microplastics

October 1, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The benefits of kimchi for detoxing microplastics; Recovering from Bell's Palsy; The benefits of Pilates; Is there any relief for ulcerative colitis? And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: America’s Food Fight

September 24, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

America's food fight and dietary guidelines; Suggestions for bloating and abdominal pain; When to embark on a gluten-free diet; Recommendations for hip arthritis; Comment on neuropathy after chemotherapy; Thoughts on CoQ10 v. PQQ

Q&A with Leyla: AI and The Future of Medicine

September 17, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of medicine; Alternatives to prescription medication for blood pressure; Are there cardiac side effects to berberine? What types of protein are most helpful for osteoporosis and weight gain? The coronary artery inflammation controversy; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Advice for Lipedema

September 10, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Ultra-processed foods' impact on postpartum depression/psychosis; Trigeminal neuralgia after recent extensive dental work; The optimal total testosterone level for an 84-year-old male; Can the xylitol in my nasal spray have an adverse impact on heart health? Advice for a 25-year-old with lipedema; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Burning Mouth Syndrome

September 3, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's vacation; What can my friend take for burning mouth syndrome? Would peptides like BPC-157 protect my knees? The Salad and Salmon Diet is the best of both worlds in a whole-foods eating plan; I've been told to avoid red meat and instead take an iron supplement, but it's causing constipation; And more